Wayne A. Hening Sleep Medicine Investigator Award

2012 Wayne A. Hening Sleep Medicine Investigator Award recipient Jeffery Ellenbogen, MD, MMSc receives his award from colleague Antonio Culebras, MD, FAAN

Sponsored by the AAN and endowed by UCB, Inc., Lilly USA, Elite Home Medical & Respiratory, Inc., Raleigh Neurology Associates, and friends of Dr. Wayne A. Hening.

This award recognizes scientific contributions in sleep from promising young investigators. The goal of this award is to reward productive young investigators and to emphasize the essential role of neurology in sleep medicine.

Presentation

Recipient is expected to give a 10-minute presentation based on the selected manuscript during a scientific session at the AAN 65th Annual Meeting.

Recipient will receive:

  • Certificate of recognition and $1,000 prize
  • Complimentary registration for 65th Annual Meeting
  • $100 per diem for expenses (up to two days)
  • Recognition at 2013 Awards Luncheon at 65th Annual Meeting

Eligibility

Must be no more than 10 years from completion of most recent training program and no higher academic rank than assistant professor

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit one complete set of the following materials:

  1. Completed application form
  2. Current curriculum vitae
  3. Letter summarizing the focus of the applicant's research program, the independent contributions made by the applicant in the field of sleep medicine, and reasons why the applicant should receive the award

Deadline

The 2013 scientific award deadline has passed. Award notifications will be sent to all applicants in early January.

For more information, please contact Bridget Farley at bfarley@aan.com or (612) 928-6133.

Award Sell Sheet